Anni Marie Bender

Anni Marie Bender, 69, of Milford, passed away Sunday, NOvember 2, 2014, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She was born Aug. 18, 1945 in Klagenfurt, Austria to Wilhelm and Anna (Liske) Lange. On February 3, 1968 she married Richard Bender at the Bethany Church of the Brethren. He survives along with three daughters, Jennifer Bender of Syracuse, Julie (Brandon) Blosser of Nappanee and Stephanie (Ben) Brown of Indianapolis; three grandchildren, Justine (David) Roe, Noah Blosser and Nora Brown; two great-grandsons, Jett and Asher Roe; a sister, Helen (Don A.)Troyer of Milford and a brother, Gene Lange of Syracuse. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Richard and Jason Ray Bender; a brother, George Lange and a sister, Lola Eisenhour. A teacher at Milford Elementary School for 18 years, Mrs. Bender enjoyed traveling to Europe, especially Austria and Germany. She also enjoyed flower gardening and cooking. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought her immense joy. Friends may call 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home. A Thursday, November 6, 2014, memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m., at Bethany Church of the Brethren, New Paris. Pastors Tim Sollenberger Morphew and Norm Reimer will officiate. In accordance with Anni's wishes, cremation will take place at Yoder-Culp Crematory. Memorial contributions may be made to Riley Children's Foundation.